Here’s how it shakes out. Several weeks ago, I was gifted with a tin of brownies. To be specific: Killer Brownies from Dorothy Lane Market in Dayton, Ohio. There were four substantially-sized brownies in the tin, and each brownie was coated generously with a sifting of powdered sugar. But they weren’t just any brownies: they were multilayered, with a gorgeous caramel oozing out of the center layer. And the flavor. To die for. I ate them over the period of several days, more despondent with each bite that I was one step closer to being without them. And I didn’t ever want to be without them again.

They’re one of the best things I’ve ever tasted.

While an official recipe for the Killer Brownies is not available, the classic layered brownie recipe known as “Knock You Naked Brownies” is rumored to be a pretty good match.

I decided to whip up a batch over the weekend and see if they measured up. I’d never tried them before.

It was all in the name of research, of course.

Start by dumping this into a large mixing bowl.

What’s “this” you ask?

It’s German Chocolate cake mix.

Not Devil’s Food.

Not Chocolate Fudge.

German Chocolate.

And if you’re not a cake mix person, don’t worry: because of the way the ingredients are combined, the end result just doesn’t have a box mix flavor. Promise.

Finely chop up some pecans.

You’ll need about a cup of chopped nuts, which you’ll remember is quite different from a cup of nuts, chopped.

You’ll also need some melted butter…

And some evaporated milk.

Pour the evaporated milk over the cake mix.

Then add the butter…

And the nuts.

Stir together until totally combined. It’ll be very, very thick–not at all like cake batter. More like a thick cookie dough.

And press half the dough into the bottom of the pan. Stick it in the oven for eight minutes.

Caramels!

Peel ‘em. Put ‘em in a bowl.

Pour in some evaporated milk.

Heat it over the double boiler, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and melted.

Pull the pan out of the oven.

And pour the caramel over the top.

Now, this is optional: grab some chocolate chips. I say “optional” because I don’t think the brownies I received as a gift and loved with all my heart and dreamed about for weeks and fainted after eating had the inclusion of chocolate in the caramel layer.

In any event, I would ultimately determine that the amount the recipe calls for–one whole cup–was too much. I cut it down to 1/3 cup in the final printable recipe.

Next, grab the other half of the cake mixture. The original recipe says to pour it over the top of the pan, but it’s thick and anything but pourable. So I just roughly formed a large square with my hands.

(I think you could also spoon the mixture over the top, but I was afraid it would have too rough a texture.)

Carefully place the square of dough on top…

And bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top layer appears “done.”

This looks like a seriously delicious mess, that’s all I know. And I say “mess” in the most wonderful sense.

Now, this is important: you are not allowed to eat the brownies now.

I know. I’m cruel. But because of the gooeyness of the ingredients, the brownies must be cooled, then refrigerated for several hours in order to set the ingredients together. So whatever you do, DO NOT make this recipe if you’re in the throes of a wicked chocolate craving. In fact, eat a piece of chocolate before you make the recipe. Only then will you have the strength to resist…and refrigerate.

After refrigerating, when you’re ready to dig in, sprinkle the top very generously with powdered sugar.

And when I say generously, I mean really lay it on, sister. Brother, if you’re male. The brownies I received as a gift had a decidedly thick layer of powdered sugar anchored to the top, and this is part of what made them special.

You can divide the brownies however you’d like. I decided to make one large brownie for Marlboro Man, and one large brownie for me.

Just kidding, but I did take the oversized route and divide the pan into just six large brownies.

But nine would be much more sensible.

But I’ve never really had much sense when it comes to dessert.

Hello, my beautiful lover. Come away with me.

Let’s examine: first of all, you’ll see what I mean about the excessive chocolate. Granted, I did use a square pan instead of the 9 x 13-incher the recipe calls for, so the gooeyness is more pronounced. But this is definitely more chocolate than the brownies need; you want the caramel to be the star. But that aside: look at the deliciousness. I only refrigerated for one hour since I was chasing daylight; ideally, I would have had more time to mitigate the ooze factor.

The verdict is this: I was actually quite amazed at how close these tasted to the gifted brownies I received. Of course, nothing can quite measure up to the Dorothy Lane brownie experience–it was life-changing. But this recipe is right behind it. I’ll make it again and again.

Incidentally, if you need a special food gift to send to a friend, family member, or business associate, I’d highly recommend a tin of Killer Brownies. They definitely make a statement.

In a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of boiling water) melt caramels with additional 1/2 cup evaporated milk. When melted and combined, pour over brownie base. Sprinkle chocolate chips as evenly as you can over the caramel.

Turn out remaining brownie dough on work surface. Use your hands to press it into a large square a little smaller than the pan. Use a spatula to remove it from the surface, then set it on top of the caramel and chocolate chips.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for several hours. When ready to serve, generously sift powdered sugar over the surface of the brownies. Cut into either nine or twelve helpings, and carefully remove from the pan.

*Adapted from the classic "Knock You Naked Brownies" recipe, based on a dessert at the Salt Creek Steakhouse in Breckenridge. These brownies don't really knock you naked...but almost.

I agree about the title; I’ve been making these in a 9 x 13 pan for decades but under the boring name of Caramel Chewy Bars! My recipe is being renamed today! They are a favorite and oft-requested among my family and friends.

btw…the caramels can be melted into the evaporated milk easily in the microwave instead of a double boiler.

sarajo On Monday, May 2 at 12:47 pm

I also make a version of this, but as a cake. Make the German choc cake according to directions. Pour 1/2 the batter in and bake. Then combine butter, caramels and 1/3 c. of milk in double boiler and melt. Pour caramel mixture, choco chips and walnuts/pecans over the baked half of the cake. Top with remainder of cake batter and bake again. It’s so incredibly good….and I’m going to have to try the brownie version, too!!

Elizabeth On Monday, May 2 at 5:31 pm

Not related to the recipe, but if any of you all bookmark the cooking page and miss the home page, Ree posted an amazing giveaway in “Confessions”. Better than any KitchenAid or Le Creuset…

Oh wow, these brownies have taken me to a very happy place. I love the idea of a layer of caramel between two layers of brownie. That’s just genius.

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jeanelle On Monday, May 2 at 7:16 am

Looks great!

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Jackie M. On Monday, May 2 at 7:17 am

I’ve been making these for years under the name Turtle Brownies”…. they are awesome and have actually been rumored to knock people naked!

PonyFla On Monday, May 2 at 11:22 am

Me too, Jackie! I like the new name, though.

Be sure to count out your caramels and don’t just use the whole bag. It’s not a big difference in number but it makes a big difference in the consistency of the brownies.

PonyFla On Monday, May 2 at 11:27 am

Actually my recipe calls for *40* caramels! I can see why Ree’s were so messy!

heather On Monday, May 2 at 12:17 pm

i’ve been making these for years, too – but my recipe is entitled “fat ladies.”

Cheryl On Monday, May 2 at 6:21 pm

I have a recipe a lot like this that I call Turtle Bars. It is yummy.

valleycat1 On Monday, May 2 at 7:44 pm

We have a very similar recipe too that’s a family favorite. I substitute part of a jar of caramel ice cream topping instead of dealing with all the caramels & evap. milk. But then, I don’t have any kids around to help with the unwrapping. In fact, just the other day I was thinking of making these…..

Cassandra On Tuesday, May 3 at 12:31 pm

Me too, Jackie! I got the recipe from the Los Angeles Times newspaper years ago. I still have the yellowed paper clipping. I haven’t made Turtle Brownies in years. They were a family favorite.

Karin On Monday, May 2 at 3:29 pm

Dorothy Lane Market is in the Dayton area in Ohio. They have the most amazing bakery! I am also a Dayton transplant, and miss these brownies with a passion. I am so ready to make these!

Summer the Second On Monday, May 2 at 5:04 pm

Aren’t the Dorothy Lane brownies incredible?! That place at Christmas time is just heaven on earth.

Gayle On Monday, May 2 at 5:36 pm

Dorothy Lane Market rocks and the Killer Brownies are to die for!!! We live within an hour of all three stores and we stop in for The Brownies regularly (and their other things!) Can’t wait to try these, Ree! Thanks for the recipe!

I too love DLM Killer Brownies!! I’m no longer in the Dayton Area, but my mom still shops there regularly. You can’t walk into the store and pass anything in there bakery up…you just can’t…it would be a sin.

Julie On Monday, May 2 at 12:36 pm

I love these suckers- every darn time I hit DLM, I have to buy ONE. Just one….. otherwise, I would eat the entire bagful of decadent yumminess if I dared to purchase more! mmmm…..

Leann On Monday, May 2 at 3:27 pm

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I am glad you were able to taste the Killer Brownie – Dorothy Lane Market Killer Browinies were my weakness when I was pregnant with my first son. For some reason my car just kept turning into the DLM parking lot.

Johanna On Monday, May 2 at 7:34 am

My MIL makes these as Turtle Brownies but knock you naked sounds way more fun. It is like eating a yummy piece of chocolate candy. The only difference is that they don’t have powdered sugar on them. YUMMY!!!!

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monica On Monday, May 2 at 7:36 am

Wow, cake mix? never would have guessed, I will try these!

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Kathleen On Monday, May 2 at 7:37 am

Great to see one of Dayton’s treasures on your blog! Those are one of my all time favorites….Dorothy Lane has the best goodies!

I live two minutes from Dorothy Lane Market in Springboro, Ohio. So yummy!

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Marcy On Monday, May 2 at 7:41 am

I was so surprised to see this recipe this morning! My mom makes these all the time… although, we have a much more boring name – Chocolate Caramel Brownies. I request them for every birthday, holiday, family event! My favorite!

Holy cow! I don’t think I’ve ever seens such a decadent looking brownie. I am a huge brownie fan. They seem to be my weakness lately. It’s usually the more traditional brownie that makes me weak in the knees, but I’m definitely going to have to try this. Wow!http://www.justonedonna.com/2011/02/best-brownie-winner.html

I just went to your site and I agree – Baked brownies are awesome!! I’ve never heard of Knock You Naked Brownies, but this recipe somewhat reminded me of the Sweet and Salty Brownie in the 2nd Baked cook book, although the caramel is much more subtle in that recipe. This one looks good too!

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Tina On Monday, May 2 at 7:43 am

Ah the Killer Brownie – brings back lots of memories! I am a University of Dayton grad and loved these brownies especially during finals week. Thanks for a recipe I can make at home!

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Antonia On Monday, May 2 at 7:43 am

I make these at least once a month and we call them Turtle Brownies. They are a huge hit. I spoon the batter over the top and it comes out beautifully. Also, a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is the bomb! I have mistakenly bought Devils Food cake mix and my daughter and her friends loved it just the same as using German Chocolate cake mix.

Oh my gosh!! I need to make some of these! But how on earth do you stay so slim, Ree, when you’re cooking up desserts like these???

On another note, I live in Norway, and have never seen this cake mix. Will any kind of regular chocolate cake mix do? Or is brownie cake mix better?

Angela On Monday, May 2 at 8:20 am

I have this recipe and you HAVE to use German Chocolate cake mix. Something in that particular cake mix makes the dough stiff.

Michele N On Monday, May 2 at 1:12 pm

I have been making this recipe for 25 years and have found out by trial and error you don’t HAVE to use German Chocolate (although it is the best IMO), but what is important is you choose a cake mix with pudding in the mix. If you don’t have cake mixes with pudding included, then just add a small box of chocolate pudding with the cake mix and you’ll be fine. I would HIGHLY recommend NOT using brownie mix otherwise you will end up with just a big glop of chocolate caramel goo. Not necessarily a bad thing unless you have your heart set on a brownie.

Michele N. I don’t think I’ve ever used a cake mix, so how do you know if a mix has pudding? Every grocery where I live doesn’t carry GCC mix, so I have to try something else, but none of the Betty, Duncan, or Pillsbury boxes say if that have pudding in there or not. Help!

Angela On Wednesday, May 4 at 11:24 am

Thanks Michele N. That’s good to know there is a way to substitute the german choc cake mix. I got my recipe from a friend and was give strict instructions to only use german choc! I’ll try your way sometime when i’m in a pinch.

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Emily On Monday, May 2 at 7:46 am

I’m from Dayton and the killer brownies are as good as PW says. YUMMMM.

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Kimmy B. On Monday, May 2 at 7:48 am

Dear Ree,
You are an evil woman for posting such delicious recipes, and I thank you from the bottom of my stomach, er, heart.

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Leslie On Monday, May 2 at 7:50 am

Would you hate me if I told you I’m about 5 miles from Dorothy Lane Market right now? I’m just thrilled to see this on your site today!
This recipe looks incredibly close to the real thing. I can’t wait to try it out!

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Lee Ann On Monday, May 2 at 7:53 am

Glad you liked them!!! We love them here in Dayton!
Thanks for the recipe….lol

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Shanna Stanaford On Monday, May 2 at 7:54 am

Proudly from Kettering, OH (just outside of Dayton) and LOVE DLM and their killer brownies. They are over the top to die for good. If you like them then you will love their killer brownie CHEESECAKE! Yup you heard me right the wonderfulness that are the brownies but in cheesecake form. I highly recommend trying it.

lori godbey On Monday, May 2 at 10:10 am

Love their pumpkin cookies in the FALL!
Fellow Buckeye from Waynesville here!

Anyone have any suggestions if I was going to do this with out the box mix…

Michele N On Monday, May 2 at 5:23 pm

Larissa: If you try w/o a cake mix, I would prepare your favorite chocolate cake but with just one egg (more than that will give you Killer caramel cake instead of brownie) and use the butter instead of oil that is required in cakes. Instead of water, you’d add the evaporated milk. Also, to the dry ingredients, add one small box of chocolate pudding. My grandma’s recipe was specific about cake mix with pudding in the mix or adding a box of pudding. It’s important. Hopefully, those adjustments to your favorite “from scratch” chocolate cake recipe will lead to successful results!

My mom made these every year for Christmas and now I’m carrying on the tradition. These are my absolute favorites, but they are so rich, so I cut mine into much smaller squares. They make great gifts!

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barb On Monday, May 2 at 8:04 am

Darn it, those look so good, but due to food allergies I don’t cook with mixes. I wish there was an alternative recipe from scratch!

Pam On Monday, May 2 at 3:29 pm

I’m with you. Does anyone know how to immitate a German Chocolate Cake mix from scratch?

Anka On Tuesday, May 3 at 11:56 am

I’ll join in with you ladies. This will take some figuring out, but I’m sure we can eventually get the cake mix done right without the cake mix. Snag is, I’ve no idea what the end-result should actually taste like. Except awesome, that is.

nicole On Monday, May 9 at 2:29 pm

i would just look up a german chocolate cake recipe and adjust it to fit into the 9×9 or make a 9×13 pan.

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Winnie Dolderer On Monday, May 2 at 8:04 am

Oh my…DROOL! I will make them on the weekend and let you know how they turn out. I just ate fat free yogurt for breakfast and am contemplating gooey brownies… Something is wrong with this picture.

Kathy713 On Monday, May 2 at 8:06 am

Truth is, I don’t think you can go wrong with ANY brownie with butter, nuts, and chocolate in them! But these truly do look “killer”!!! LOL And thanks for the tip about Dorothy Lane Killer Brownies. I never heard of them before, but now I’ll never forget them!!

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Mary On Monday, May 2 at 8:07 am

Knock you naked, indeed!
I’ve been making something very similar for years (sans powdered sugar) and they are most definitely a family favorite. If you do spoon the top layer on, it bakes out pretty smooth, but you get some caramel oozing out of the top – YUM!
My grandmother started making these when my mom was in college and she was the only one with the patience to unwrap all those caramels. I took over as the official brownie maker when I was in high school. Then, last year, my brother made some to take to a party at work. And, of course, he discovered that they now make melting caramels that **you don’t have to unwrap individually**. After 10 years of me unwrapping the stupid candy (the worst part of making these brownies) he makes them once and doesn’t even have to do it! So typical of my luck.

Karen On Monday, May 2 at 10:11 am

Unwrapping caramels is what usually stops me from making a recipe that calls for them. I once tried to substitute caramel ice cream topping for the melted caramels-HUGE MISTAKE! Makes me sound like a lazy cook doesn’t it?

Melanie On Saturday, May 21 at 1:07 pm

I found a bag of Caramel Bits. Little caramels chunks that you just pour in the bowl in melt AWESOME. No unwrapping caramels!

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Fay Dian On Monday, May 2 at 8:08 am

I from Kettering Ohio and we LOVE DLM’s killer brownies!!!!Just had some over Easter when we were home for the holiday. I can’t wait to try your recipe:-)

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Candie On Monday, May 2 at 8:10 am

I’m a fan of your cooking, but oh my, that cake looks horrible. Okay, it LOOKS good, but … so unhealthy …

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collette On Monday, May 2 at 8:11 am

HHMMMMMM…. Gasp **** Sigh**** I want these NOW!! I love brownies and these look over the top insanely delicious! I think I have found my next dessert to make. Although you make watching what I eat EXTREMELY hard!! I need to lose weight and eating these AIN’T gonna help! ARGH!

Carie Marchal McKinney On Monday, May 2 at 8:12 am

Yeah! I’m originally from Dayton and was so excited to see you mention DLM’s Killer Brownies – they are scrumptious!!! Thank goodness I’m making a trip home this weekend so that I can indulge the craving you’ve created.

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Angela On Monday, May 2 at 8:17 am

I’ve made these brownies for years (minus the nuts) and always in a 9×13 pan rather than square. The brownie layers are thinner in the larger size pan, but then these brownies are super sweet and delicious so a little bit goes a long way! For the top layer I take small balls of dough and flatten them between my hands, then lay them on top of the caramel/choc chip layer and continue until the top is covered. It doesn’t matter if there are ‘holes’ between the dough, it will bake together.

The recipe I have calls for 1 c. of choc chips–but that’s for the larger size pan
This is one of my kids favorites! I’ve never dusted them with powdered sugar–but think I will try that too.

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Heather On Monday, May 2 at 8:17 am

Killer Brownies are notorious here in Dayton! They are worth every delicious, gooey calorie!!!

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Jean F On Monday, May 2 at 8:17 am

Oh yes, the Dorothy Lane brownies ROCK! Hmmm… maybe I should take a field trip today. Hahahahahaahahaha! Want me to send some your way?

I probably would put the chips in the brownie dough, but if it is as thick as you say, it might not be a good idea.

Lord have mercy! You had me at chocolate and caramel. But then again, anything with sugar gets my attention. I am printing this right now and headed to buy my box of cake mix and caramels. Oh my Lord…this is not going to be good…for my waist line that is.

I hear ya, sister! Just when I say that I really need to cut back on the baking (again),, I see a recipe like this…how can I resist?

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Amy On Monday, May 2 at 8:24 am

Thank you SO much for posting this recipe. I lived in Dayton for four years, grew extremely attached to DLM and so miss their killer brownies (next could you work on their Laura cookies). I am now half way around the world and cannot get those delicious little bites. You have made my day…and my hubby’s night!

Stacia On Monday, May 9 at 4:20 pm

Amy
I was also going to ask her to work on Laura’s cookies from DLM next. I have been trying for a while to figure out that recipe. I lived within walking distance on DLM for 7 years! I love those cookies. My husband was so glad that we had to move, he thought I spend way to much money in there. I wish that I could drive over there right now and pick up a box of those cookies to send to PW to figure out for us!

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Foursetsofhandprints On Monday, May 2 at 8:26 am

I had to smile when I saw this recipe, as I’ve been making something similar for years. The only difference with my recipe is that I use slivered or sliced almonds instead of pecans, and a big tub of caramal apple dip instead of the caramels and evaporated milk. They are really, really yummy…..

Goodness Ree, now I really need to get my children to learn how to like chocolate (I KNOW, can you imagine something ridiculous as that?). Because I need to make these and it probably would be best if someone would help me eat it. Otherwise I predict some serious sugar rush trouble

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Rachel On Monday, May 2 at 8:29 am

YUMM! This recipe has been in my family forever! I just made them last weekend for my roommate who loves caramel and german chocolate cake and she LOVED them

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Beth On Monday, May 2 at 8:51 am

My university roomate’s mom used to send these in care packages….she called them Illinois Bars, but re-named them “Sin”. When a care package arrived (and they were significantly well stocked), my roomate was always very generous with the contents and shared stuff with the rest of the girls on the floor. These brownies however, were always remained well-secured in our room!

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Meg On Monday, May 2 at 8:54 am

Holy cow I used to work in the bakery at DLM!! If you think the killer brownies are to die for, you HAVE to try Laura’s Cookies! They are THE best, richest and thickest iced sugar cookies anywhere! Everyone in my family requests them when we travel out of state! Oh, and p.s., after you try those, you should post a similar recipe so I can make them myself at home!

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Jaime On Monday, May 2 at 8:56 am

Ree, I’m going to make you jealous. DLM is 5 minutes from my house. But, I’ve never had a Killer Brownie – they’re a bit too sweet for me. I’ll send you more if you want them, though.

I was at Dorothy Lane Market a few shorts weeks ago, visiting my sister in prepartation for her wedding! We visited that place no less than three times. And you know what?.. She never mentioned the brownies… Not once… Cruel, cruel sister!
How could she deprive me of the melty, caramely goodness of these?
Perhaps she had good intentiosn and wanted to make sure our dresses fit for the ceremony. Or perhaps she too is unaware of their awesome exsistence!?!

Either way I am sending her a frantic text message letting her know, when she flys out here to Seattle in four days for our Little brother’s graduation that she had better be carrying!

My favorite brownie recipe is actually PW’s recipe in her cookbook. They are the BEST. I have searched and searched for the perfect recipe and hers is the one. No longer have to search. I made them yesterday!

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Amy On Monday, May 2 at 9:09 am

We had these last summer at a 4th of July picnic and I call them “crack brownies” because of their amazing addictive quality.

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Lisa D On Monday, May 2 at 9:12 am

I live about 10 minutes from Dorothy Lane Market. Dang it. Now I want to take a little trip over there.

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sheila On Monday, May 2 at 9:16 am

okay now I am feeling snitty because in the UK you can’t get the german chocolate cake mix. Are there any brit friendly alternates please?

Michele N On Monday, May 2 at 5:15 pm

Sheila: I have been making killer brownies for 25 years. I can tell you that I have used other chocolate cake mixes of which are very good (although I do prefer german chocolate). The key to the recipe is to use a cake mix with pudding in the mix. Those are pretty standard in the states now, but if now where you live, simply add a small box of chocolate pudding to the chocolate cake mix and you should be fine! Do NOT use a brownie mix…it will turn into just a big pile of caramel chocolate goo. Delicious? Yes, but not a brownie.

Smileyk On Tuesday, May 3 at 10:20 am

I thought the same thing Sheila!

Michele N – what is a box of chocolate pudding? I’m not sure we have that either!

Irina On Tuesday, May 3 at 10:28 pm

Smileyk,
A box of chocolate pudding just means one bag/sachet/ box of chocolate pudding mix. 1 box of Jello pudding mix (the most popular brand) makes 4 1/2 servings of prepared pudding, so look for a box that makes 2 cups of prepared pudding. I used to buy Dr. Oetker when I lived in Germany and France, so I am pretty sure you can find something similar in the UK. Dr Oetker also makes cake mixes- I’ve used the Black Forest mix in a similar recipe and it turned out pretty good.
David Lebovitz has an out of this world recipe for home-made German chocolate cake, but I am not sure how that would work in this recipe.

mandy On Wednesday, May 4 at 2:39 am

you can buy a Betty Crocker German Cake Mix on Amazon but for a whopping £3.99 (+p&p)…guess it depends how much we want those brownies??? (A LOT)

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Hotlilmomma On Monday, May 2 at 9:16 am

So… after looking at this, I do not think I will ever be statisfied with boxed brownie mix again! Thanks for opening my eyes AND now officially making me a brownie snob

Anything with naked and brownies in the same sentence, WELL, hubby is sold and he hasnt even read it…glad I bought an eliptical!

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janice On Monday, May 2 at 9:28 am

HAD to make these as soon as i saw recipe,but didnt have german chocolate cake mix, only a yellow cake mix(my daughter’s-i don’t like yellow cake and she doesnt like chocolate) so i added cocoa. I had evap. milk but only half the caramels(used them in another recipe and didn’t restock,so my caramel layer a little looser than shown, and i used walnuts, my favorite nut. My prep pretty much looked the same as shown and they are in oven even as i type..they smell deevine!!! I love your blog!!

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Nancy On Monday, May 2 at 9:28 am

I know these babies as “These Ain’t Figurines” via my sister in Austin and a mimeographed(!) recipe from one of her much older friends. Beware — they will haunt you!

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tchrjenn On Monday, May 2 at 9:30 am

I made these last year for one of my classes…they won a contest (OK, a bribe…the class who had the highest percentage of parents come to conferences.) They loved them and I think they wanted to follow me home. I also made them last time I had fellowship at church. I got a marriage proposal…while my husband and three year old were standing right there. (And his wife right across the room!)

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Lisa On Monday, May 2 at 9:30 am

One of my coworkers went through a messy, messy divorce. Her crazy ex-husband would have his attorney hound my friend’s attorney for THIS very brownie recipe. Ha!

blue-eyes On Monday, May 2 at 9:41 am

That’s so funny…i’d tell him to kiss my a s s. Did she ever give it to him?

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Sally On Monday, May 2 at 9:32 am

I’ve been making these since 1977 under the name “Milky Way Bars.” We used to take them to Lake Keystone in a cooler and every time I eat them, I think of those good times.

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blue-eyes On Monday, May 2 at 9:40 am

I’m in no way a huge chocolate/sweets fan (gimmie carbs anyday!) I never crave sweets, and can literally go for months and months without even thinking about having anything sweet. These however, are making my mouth pucker and water while reading this post. I want some. now.

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Daphne On Monday, May 2 at 9:40 am

I’m making a batch to send to my son who is a VA Tech. Finals start on Friday and this will be a perfect surprise for he and his roommates (if he shares!).

Kris On Monday, May 2 at 5:16 pm

Wow oh wow. These just rocked my world today. I don’t think that I can go through the day without making these.

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Nicole C. On Monday, May 2 at 9:41 am

My MIL makes these for special occasions. My sis-in-law and I refer to them as THE brownies! We groan, and then dig in! We cut them smaller, somehow it just seems like we are not being as bad that way

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CindyL On Monday, May 2 at 9:41 am

For those who don’t like to do mixes, try it with the “Whatever Floats Your Boat” brownies on the food.com website. This is also a very thick dough, although maybe not quite as thick as pictured here, and makes brownies to-die-for. I made them with the choc chips in the dough and caramels in the middle, and they really are close to the DLM Killer Brownies. I live in Centerville, and agree with all the DLM comments. Nothing better!

barb On Tuesday, May 3 at 6:22 am

Thanks so much, CindyL! I have been hoping someone would share how to make something similar to these without a mix, I cook only from scratch. I use a Hershey’s baking chocolate recipe to make my brownies, but I’d love to try something similar to Knock-you-naked brownies. Thank you, thank you!!

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Lori Godbey On Monday, May 2 at 9:41 am

I live just south of Dayton in Waynesville, OH. If you like the Brownies, just wait till this fall when there pumpkin cookies are available!LOL

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Beth On Monday, May 2 at 9:42 am

You have no idea how much I LOVE brownies. What I love even more is the fact that I live only about 45 minutes north of Dayton and where these brownies live! I am totally stopping there next time I’m in town and buying two…one for me and one for you! YUM. First I’ll try your recipe, though. Maybe I won’t have to spend the bazillion dollars on gas to get to Dorthy Lane Market and can just make them here instead!

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Colleen P. On Monday, May 2 at 9:50 am

Oh. My. Gosh. First of all-I cannot believe you were here in town and I missed it!

I live about a mile from one of the DLM locations (The one in Oakwood/Kettering), and these are my husbands favorite brownies ever. I can’t tell you how tickled I am to have this recipe!

And hello to all the other Dayton PW fans! I had no idea all of you were here! LOL!

Cindy On Thursday, May 5 at 5:04 pm

I work in Dayton and whenever I have to order catering for my job I get the boxed lunches from Dorothy Lane Market because they come with Killer Brownies!! They also have other flavors- all wonderful! All addicting.

Saturday, April 4: Freezer Fundamentals! While ranch work is going on outside, freezer work is going on inside! I share four more of my favorite freezer basics, which can be made into a whole bunch of different meals.